Overview
In 2014, after a 28-year career to Board Director level in further and higher education communications, public relations, and organisational improvement, I decided to pursue my passion for visual arts. As a textile artist, it was a thrill to win Wales' first ever Art Challenge in 2015. Passionate about inspiring creativity in others and using stitch to express themselves artistically, I qualified as a teacher (PGCE PCET) in 2018 and deliver workshops in South East Wales for all ages, abilities, and disabilities and to those living with illness, e.g. dementia.
Well-being is at the heart of my creative work. I like to recycle and repurpose objects which feature heavily in expressing personal stories through stitch and mixed-media.
I volunteer with several community organisations involved in themes like well-being, conservation and creativity. I'm keen to build opportunities for people experiencing disadvantage and help individuals to realise their creative potential and find their voice through the arts. I draw inspiration from nature and travel. www.karenoshea.co.uk